Sentinel

Chapter 155 Hydra First Appearance

In the dark night, looking at the twinkling lights outside the window, Alexander Pierce sighed, picked up the whiskey on the table and drank it down. For a senior agent like him, alcohol cannot shake his firm will. The only thing that can really shake the inner belief is those warm memories of the past.

It's hard to imagine that this middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance, like a government civilian official, has served as the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and is currently an important leader of the national security department, with countless dazzling halos on his body.It was he who personally appointed Nick Fury as the next director, and blocked a lot of criticism from Congress and the White House for S.H.I.E.L.D.

But who would have imagined that under those glorious images and illustrious identities, Alexander Pierce actually had a real face that surprised everyone.

"Operation Winter Soldier failed, and the finishing work has officially begun." Pierce dropped the headset indifferently, and issued the last instruction.

Following his order, the mysterious organization hidden behind the scenes, like a precision machine powered on, began to operate nervously and orderly, using huge energy to wipe away the traces that the assassination operation might leave.

If it wasn't for those stupid energy giants who were scared out of their wits by Stark Industries' expansion plan, how could someone come up with such a desperate plan to assassinate Tony Stark?Not to mention how much disturbance it will cause, just the investigation by Nick Fury will make this group of interest group members with only one Franklin in their eyes unable to eat and walk around.

Pierce complained helplessly. He, who has been hiding inside S.H.I.E.L.D., knew how much Nick Fury valued Tony Stark. The black director really saw inestimable value from that playboy.

It's a pity that the internal forces of Hydra are intertwined. In addition to the S.H.I.E.L.D. spies led by Alexander Pierce, there is another part of forces led by White Hall. This huge and unimaginably hidden organization has many capital groups or interest allies behind it. , and most of the time, the other party has no idea who they are cooperating with.

Of course Pierce knew about Nick Fury’s Avengers plan that had been brewing for a long time. With the frequent appearance of superheroes, the current director had a headache. S.H.I.E.L.D. What is embarrassing is that it does not have the strength to compete with superpowers. For ordinary people, national laws are social rules worth obeying, but for superpowers, it is Like a dead letter, there is no deterrence at all.

After the predecessor of the Strategic Science Corps, and then to the Strategic Dangerous Intervention and Espionage Logistics Division, after a long process of evolution, it developed into the SHIELD that is now directly under the jurisdiction of the World Security Council. The original intention of this special department was originally to Dealing with a major crisis that human governments cannot solve is why Nick Fury is so keen on the Avengers program.

"Only people with superpowers can deal with people with superpowers."

Pierce recited the original words of the current director, which seemed to be very meaningful. S.H.I.E.L.D. has expanded and grown under the hands of Nick Fury, and now even he doesn't know how far this special department has developed.

But these don't matter, anyway, the stronger the SHIELD is, the more the mysterious organization that parasitizes on its body to absorb nutrients can get more.

After a long wait, the world is about to usher in a new era. Pierce's eyes shone with fanaticism, and words full of ambition and madness quietly echoed in the room——

"Chop off one head and grow two more! Long live the Hydra!"

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Kansas, on a sprawling estate in Wichita.

The middle-aged man with slightly gray hair on the temples threw the phone on the wall. Fred Koch, who was in his prime, was tall and tall, with a pair of glasses on his tall nose, which softened his sinister face a little.

"It's just trash!"

Angry roars echoed in the study, and Fred was furious. He originally thought that the group of partners belonging to the secret organization could successfully kill Tony Stark, that playboy. Who would have thought that the assassination operation had failed after receiving the news just now? .

This middle-aged man, who is only 40 years old, is at the helm of the Koch Industries Group and manages the world's largest unlisted company. Its business includes petroleum, energy, chemicals, timber, etc. It can be said that it radiates many industries. A gigantic monster wielding countless tentacles.

With the promotion of Stark Industries' new type of energy, the Koch Industries Group, which stands at the top of the industry, undoubtedly feels an invisible pressure. Influence and capital, if Tony Stark is allowed to advance into the energy industry, it is tantamount to sending a pocket full of money directly.

Koch Industries Group owns refineries located in Alaska, Texas, Minnesota and other places. It also builds and purchases oil pipelines. It owns the largest liquefied petroleum gas processing group in North America and occupies 25% of the total North American market. Especially in the field of crude oil trade, the annual trade volume will exceed [-] million tons. At the same time, it is also the sixth largest electricity supplier in the United States, and its power supply business covers all [-] states in the United States.

Fred Koch, who is in charge of this huge group, can be regarded as a well-deserved energy giant. Regardless of money or power, he stands at the top of the country's pyramid.

But in the face of Stark Industries, which is advancing into the energy market, Fred still feels threatened. First of all, Tony Stark's new type of energy is indeed more attractive. Compared with the profits it creates, its cost can be called Low price, coupled with the support of its own strong strength, does have the qualifications to challenge the industry giants.

If it weren't for the real pressure, he wouldn't have taken the risk of cooperating with those mysterious guys. His father had warned him many times to avoid as much contact with those sneaky people hiding in the dark as possible.

"Fred, is the end of the world coming?" A white-haired old man sat in a wheelchair and was pushed into the study by the young nanny behind him.

He is Jonathan Koch, the former helm of Koch Industries Group and the father of Fred. The small oil refinery has expanded to become the largest privately held company in the United States and even the world. Relying on its great management methods and a series of acquisitions, it has secured its position as the industry leader.

"Father, did I wake you up?" Fred, who was usually domineering, did not have the slightest bit of majesty in front of the old man.

"Your roar can be heard throughout the manor, making me think that the end of the world is coming, otherwise, as the helm of the Koch Working Group, why would you be so irritable?"

Facing his father's teasing, Fred smiled awkwardly. He just lost his composure for a while. After all, sending people to assassinate is no longer a legitimate business competition.

Unless it is a life-and-death battle between big shots, few people will take the initiative to break the rules of the game, especially the act of buying a murderer, which is really unworthy of the table.

"Or for that playboy Stark?" The old man glanced at his son, his cloudy eyes rolled, and he stretched out his skinny arm to hold Fred's palm.

"My family is descended from Dutch immigrants. Your grandfather bought the first oil refinery and handed it over to me. Many people ask me the secret of doing business. In fact, there is only one sentence, 'Don't trust capital. The financial game of the market', remember what I said when I handed over the company to you?"

"Unless you... are dead, Koch will be listed." Fred knelt halfway, burying his face in his father's withered arms.

"We are rooted in this country and radiate our influence to various fields. Stark is certainly aggressive and dares to break the rules, but the pioneers often have to pay a heavy price. The Koch Industries Group has never been afraid of challenges, and has not Who can really bring us down!" The old man stared at his son closely, and said slowly: "Don't worry about those dangers that don't exist, a piece of rich cake, there are countless people who want to get their hands on it, but we are not sharers, but creators. By."

Fred nodded. He understood what his father meant. It would not happen overnight to start a new energy era. It might take several generations of efforts. He was only stimulated by Stark Industries' big moves.

"There are not only enemies in business. Since the arrival of the new era is the general trend, we can also choose to cooperate with Stark." The old man patted his son on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Don't cling to the family business, I never play finance The game is because at that time, I couldn't afford to lose at all, and you have the capital to afford to lose, so don't be afraid to go to the gambling table."

"In line with the changes of this era, Osborne's smart grid is very good, and it can be regarded as an opportunity to take the first step."

Fred remembered that before leaving the study, the old man looked at the successor of the family business with stern eyes, like an old lion still in power, "Don't cooperate with that group of people anymore, they are greedy people who can never be fed. The snake will only swallow you up in the end!"

(End of this chapter)